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Old Nov 4, 2021 | 1:39 pm
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Originally Posted by mia
No, these cards earn exactly the same as Platinum.
Originally Posted by imnotalawyer
sxpsxpsxp everyone likes to hate on TPG but this article explains the difference between the Amex Gold Card and the Amex Platinum Authorized-User Gold Card quite well.

In your defense, it is terrible branding by Amex that seems almost purposeful in its design to create confusion. Your question is not uncommon.
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